Recruitment Coordinator at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Key Responsibilities

1. Hiring Process

• Responsible for end‐to‐end execution of the hiring process of candidates on the consulting track for assigned school portfolios including processing applications, screening, interviews and offers.
• Set up and manage interview schedules with candidates and interviewers.
• When required, coordinate set up for candidates interviewing remotely including video conference and liaising with other BCG offices.
• Responsible for set up and execution of interview days including booking of interview rooms, creating candidate & interviewer booklets, welcoming candidates, setting up of computers for online tests and creating reports during candidate review.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders such as university career services, faculties and clubs & societies.

Recruiting Marketing

• Responsible for event management of the assigned portfolio which includes identifying and booking high‐quality venues, organizing catering, conducting marketing activities and managing on‐site logistics on the day of event.
• Manage and track RSVPs; attend events as needed (such as receptions, case interview workshops and conversion dinners).
• Place advertisements in student publications, university career offices and with professional associations.
• Support (when required) Lateral Hire and International Recruiting Events ‐ from high level sourcing of candidates on LinkedIn to coordination of logistics for events.
• Develop high‐quality marketing material in collaboration with the BCG Global Marketing team.

Recruiting Administration

• Support the development of recruiting strategy jointly with recruiting team and school captains.
• Develop a school/project plan (based on strategy) and execute it with support from other team members (as required).
• Manage BCG specific recruiting database (e.g. STARS) jointly with the team which includes:
• Input candidate information from resumes
• Update and track candidate status on BCG Specific Recruiting systems.
• Capture and track BCG staff recruiting commitments in the events database.
• Run data analysis with Excel and develop PowerPoint presentations with support.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s or Honours degree from a recognized top‐tier university.
• Ideally 2 - 5 years’ work experience, ideally in a recruiting position in a professional services environment, university or business school.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
• Experience in managing CRM desired.
• Ability and flexibility to work outside 'normal working hours' during peak recruiting periods.
• Self-initiative, can-do mentality, proactive, combined with high quality standards.
• Team skills and competent and professional dealings with external contacts (media representatives, journalists, etc.) and BCG co-workers.
• Strong presence and experience in presenting to and interacting with senior audiences (CXO level).
• Must be able to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and be willing to take initiative.
• Ability to display a high level of maturity and professionalism at all times, in internal settings and external events.
• Excellent relationship management skills at all levels: from university students to senior stakeholders such as head of Faculties and senior BCG staff.
• Ability to relate to and form a strong relationship with university students who will be potential candidates.
• Perform effectively under pressure and handle difficult situations with poise, judgment, and tact.
• A high energy level and willingness to take on tough assignments is essential for success in this role.
• Team player with the ability to adapt in a changing environment.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Kenya.